1st Sunday of Advent - St Marys School...2016/11/27 · C/H-Fr. Joe SUNDAY December 4 - 2 nd Sunday...

November 27, 2016

Saint Mary’s Parish17 Pompton Avenue

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442973-835-0374

www.stmarys-pompton.org

All are Welcome! Pray, Serve, Give

Do good works each day.

1st Sunday of Advent

Schedule for Massesand Para-Liturgical Service (PLS)

MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM (Church) SATURDAY—9 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room)Reconciliation—4:30 - 5:00 PM (Church)

SATURDAY EVE VIGIL—5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Church)SUNDAY 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:00 PM (Church) 9:00 AM—Spanish Mass (Downey Hall)10:30 AM—Interpreted for hearing impaired (Church)10:30 AM—Family Liturgy (Downey Hall)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TO CONTACT US: St. Mary’s Parish 17 Pompton Ave. Pompton Lakes NJ 07442Phone: 973.835.0374 FAX: 973.835.8173Web Site: www.stmarys-pompton.orgemail: [email protected]

First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016

Adult Faith News .........................................8 Conversations on our Faith ................ 8Advent Mornings of Prayer ..................... 4Advent Schedule ............................................................4Baptisms ................................................ 3Boy Scout Wreath Sale ........................... 5Christmas Flower Envelopes ................... 2Christmas Novena Cards/Oplatki Wafers ... 3Collection Update ................................... 7Contact Us .............................................. 2Daily Readings for the Week ................. 14Elementary Religious Education .............. 7

Eucharistic Celebrations.......................... 3Faith Direct ............................................. 7Food Pantry Drive ................................. 14Franciscan Discernment ........................ 14Giving Tree ............................................. 5Hispanic Ministry News ........................ 10-12K of C Upcoming Events .......................... 8Lectio Divina ........................................... 5LGBT MInistry ......................................... 8Memorial Vigil Lights Available ............... 3Military Personnel Names ...................... 3Ministerio Hispano de Santa María .....10-12

Ministry News ..................................... 8-9Movie - An Inconvenient Truth ............... 9Parish Life Pictures ...........................................13Pathways Counseling Center ................... 9 Prayer Requests ...................................... 3 St. Marys School News ........................... 7The Parish Store ..................................... 9The Pastor’s Desk ................................... 4Volunteer Opportunity - Interpreter ....... 5Weekly Calendar .................................... 2Youth Ministry ..........................................6

PASTOR - FR. FRANK SEVOLA, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x708 [email protected] ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR - Anne Silversey ................973.835.0374x145 [email protected] VICARS Fr. Richard Husted, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .973.835-0374x710 [email protected] Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x285 [email protected] Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-835-0374x702 [email protected] FAITH FORMATION - Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . .973.835.0374x285 [email protected] CAREGIVING Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x113 [email protected] Stephen miniStry, Journey With CanCer miniStry, military outreaCh DEACONS - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti. . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x181 [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Alma Banta, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750,x102 [email protected] Debbie Borroto -rel. ed. adminiStrative aSSt. . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x130 [email protected] PANTRY - Jerry Provost, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.831.4442 [email protected] MINISTRY - Milagros Anto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x703 [email protected]

MUSIC MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x158 [email protected] ACCOMPANIST - Carrie Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 x192 [email protected]. - Stephen Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.879.3102 [email protected] - Carol La Salle, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.2010 [email protected] JUSTICE - Jacquelyn Schramm . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x191 [email protected] DIRECTION Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x709 [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY - Jennifer Ferraioli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x103 [email protected] Confirmation - Patricia Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x160 [email protected] religiouS eduCation 6,7,8 - Mary Ann Werner . . . . . . 973.835.5594.161 [email protected] high SChool youth miniStry - Michael Macalintal . . 973.835.5594x117 [email protected]

Weekly CalendarDATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE

(The Weekly Calendar is continued next column)

MON—November 28AA Step Meeting 1:00 PM Carnevale Center Rosary Devotion 5:00 PM ChurchMedical Assistance Program 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale CenterAA in Spanish 8:00 PM Carnevale Center

TUES—November 29AA Book Meeting 1:00 PM Carnevale CenterCentering Prayer 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterNA Meeting 7:30 PM Catherine Spina HallNARANON Meeting 7:30 PM Van Vooren Room

WED—November 30Bible Study/Faith Conversations 10:00 AM Carnevale CenterELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale CenterNA HOW Meeting 7:30 PM Van Vooren Room

Christmas Flower Envelopes are on the windowsills of church and at the Parish Office

during the season of Advent. Donations are being accepted to help defray the cost of our Christmas

decorations; the names of those in whose memory you are making a donation will be listed in the bulletin.

THURS—December 1Adult Faith - Judges 8:00 AM Carnevale CenterAA Men’s Meeting 1:00 PM Carnevale CenterAdult Faith - Judges 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterCircle of Friendship 7:30 PM Van Vooren RoomLost Angels Support Group 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE

FRI—December 2Women’s AA Meeting 1:00 PM Carnevale CenterAA in Spanish 8:00 PM Carnevale CenterSAT—December 3Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Catherine Spina HallTroop 388 Wreath Sale 4:00 PM CourtyardSUN—December 4K of C Breakfast w/Santa 7:30 AM Catherine Spina HallBlood Pressure Screening 9:00 AM Carnevale Center


MONDAY November 287:30 AM † Kathryn Brennan (1st Ann.) † C. Lasalandra, Ronnie McKenna

TUESDAY November 297:30 AM Special Intention

WEDNESDAY November 307:30 AM † Ronnie Leahy Special Intention

THURSDAY December 110:30 AM † James Nolan, Stephen Sowles

FRIDAY December 29:00 AM L Ethel Burghardt

SATURDAY December 39:00 AM (PLS) Special Intention

C-Celebrant — H-Homilist

SATURDAY December 35:00 PM † Lucille Marshall, Joan Puget C/H-Fr. Joe L Ada & Edward Bohmann (50th Wedding Ann.) † Helen Kaspar, Grace Lopotro

7:00 PM † Thomas Gillen C/H-Fr. Joe

SUNDAY December 4 - 2nd Sunday of Advent7:30 AM † James Rigoli, Jose Molina C/H-Fr. Richard † Bernadette Wiltshire † Grace Rauk

9:00 AM † Mary & Emil Riese, Karl Steude C/H-Fr. Richard † Pasquale Taranto, Veronica McKenna

9:00 AM For the People of the Parish Spanish Mass C/H-Fr. Guest

10:30 AM † Michael McCormack (1st Ann.) (Interpreted for the † Charles & Sabina Barry Hearing Impaired) † Joseph Scerbo, Joseph Carrigan C/H-Fr. Richard † Roberta Pankow, William Dillon

10:30 AM For the People of the ParishFamily Liturgy Downey Hall C/H-Fr. Joe

12:00 PM † Joan Santucci, Joseph Tolerico C/H-Fr. Joe † Shirley Constantin, Helen & George Corbo

5:00 PM † Frank Barone C/H-Fr. Joe

“...a time to be healed...” Nate & Charlie Gardner, Baby Ryan McGahran, Claire Lavelle Reveille, Jerome For-ay, Robert Lenthe, Albert D’Amore Jr., Agnes Farrell, David Reinhart, Wanda Bukow-czyk, Mike Gonzalez, Rosemary Sevola, Nancy, Cyndy Grecco, Maggie B., Claire Lavelle Reveille, Christina Funicello, Amanda Schroeder, Peggy Syracuso, Baby Bigos, Rita Lenthe, Gene Hiller, Dawn Pettenger, Jay Stein, Daniel Donohue, Bill, Agnes, E.C., Jimmie Sampson

To everything there is a season and...

“...a time to serve...”1st Lt. Joseph Ross, US Army, Iraq — Lt. Jessica T. Atterbury, US Navy, Afghanistan

Ryan Nicol, Paris Island, SC Major Lawrence A. (Kip) Rainey, US Marine

PFC Joey Del Vecchio, NYCPFC Henry Lindstrom, US Army Intelligence — Capt. Erin McCormack, Washington, DC

SO Andrew Charman, USNAirman Jamie Lynn Clayton, US Airforce, Goodfellow AFB, TX

CPT James Hanke, Iraq — Cpl. Tim Taffin, US Marine, IraqPFC Nathan Hunt, US Marines, South CarolinaKristie Atelek, Lakeland Air Force Base, Texas

CMCN Michael LeTennier, US Navy, Little Creek, VAJoseph P. Roberts, MCS, 29 Palms, CA — PFC Sean Jennings, US Marine, Afghanistan

SPC Sean J. Carey, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, AfghanistanCorp. Edmund Espanol, US Marine, Afghanistan

SGT Ryan Cronin, US Army, Ft. Riley, KS — SO Chris Sabatini, US Navy SO Justin Bensinger, US Navy—LCpl. Devin Taranto, USMC

CSM Robert Hammerle, Army, Iraq — Sgt. Mark Ashley, USMC Afghanistan LTJG Brian Schoenig, Riverine Squadron Three, Yorktown, VA

LCpl Michael Formisano III, US Marines, AfghanistanLCpl Dylan Sylvestri, US Marines, Afghanistan

SSG Kevin Carey, 3rd Special Forces Group, AfghanistanSPC Brian R. Sudol, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan

SPC Dean V. Lucas, US Army, Afghanistan — SO David Welsh, US NavySGT Ryan J. Heppel, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA

SGT Jeffrey L. Calzaretta, US Marines, CLamp Legeune, NCLCpl Anthony Pellegrini, US Marines, Okinawa

SGT Tiffany Thumann, US Army, Ft. Drum, New YorkHM Jaeson Henderson, US Navy, North Carolina

LCpl Steven John Martinelli, US Marines, ArizonaMajor Daniel J. Ciccarelli, USMA, Faculty, West Point

2nd LT Lindsey Melia Combs, National Guard, PALCpl Jake Shovlowsky, USMC, Germany

Cpl Justyn Shovlowsky, USMC, Camp Legeune, NCLtCol David Dean, U.S. Army, Ft. Hood, TX

LCDR Matthew T. Abazia, US Navy

“...a time to be born...” Charlie Sarno

Please note: to add a loved one [relative or friend] to the prayer list, please call the Parish Office at 973.835.0374 - names for healing will be listed for 30 days.

Eucharistic CelebrationsPara-Liturgical Services (PLS)

There are four Memorial Vigil Lights available. The cost for a vigil light is $100; it will stay lit for one year. If you are

interested in a vigil light in memory of a loved one, please stop at the Parish Center and fill out a request form.

Memorial Vigil Lights

Christmas Novena Cards are available on the windowsills of church and at the Parish Office

during the season of Advent.

Oplatki Wafers are available at the Parish Office; these Christmas wafers are an Eastern European Roman Catholic tradition celebrated in Lithuanian, Slovak, Polish and Italian families at the Christmas Eve Vigil. A small donation is appreciated.


The Pastor’s DeskDear Friends,May the Lord give you peace!

Advent Mornings of Prayer

Saturdays, December 3, 10, 17Catherine Spina Hall, 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Led by Fr. JoeCome reflect, discuss and pray!!!

Fr. Frank can be reached at [email protected]

Pace e Bene,

Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM, Pastor

Advent ScheduleMASSES FOR FEAST OF

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Wednesday, December 7Vigil Mass – 7:00 PM

Tuesday, December 87:30 and 9:00 AM

12:00 Noon, 4:00 PMNO EVENING MASS

COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICESSaturday, December 10

11:30 AM Tuesday, December 13

7:00 PM

2-Week Holiday Session

Family Music Class for 0-5 year olds; faith inclusive music education class for children and

caregivers using singing, dancing and praying together.

Classes begin Tuesday, December 6 [Tuesday at 4 PM – Wednesday at 9:30 AM] – limit 12 children per class. $13 per child. Questions: Email Dorothy Limey at [email protected].

I trust that you all had a nice celebration of Thanksgiving. I’d like to thank everyone who made Thanksgiving a little nicer for the less fortunate. I’m grateful to Jerry Provost, the director of our Food Pantry, and all the volunteers who worked so hard on making and distributing food baskets. Everyone who donated turkeys, volunteering at the Thanksgiving Dinner for the elderly, and on and on…thank you very much!Today we begin the great and glorious Season of Advent. This time of year holds many meanings for all of us. It is the start of the Christmas Season (although some department stores would have us believe the season started on Halloween!), it marks the dawn of winter and it is a season of reflection as another year comes to an end.

All of those meanings are true and for the Christian it is also the Season of Waiting. Advent is a time in the church year when we are reminded that we are waiting in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ. We are not supposed to pretend that Jesus has not been born yet. Christmas is not the reenactment of the Birth of Christ, but rather a remembrance. Advent serves to heighten that remembrance and to heighten our awareness of the need to repent and make ourselves ready for the return of our Savior. It is the time to prepare for the fullness of time.

The fullness of time is the completion of God’s creation. We will hear in the lovely reading from the prophet Isaiah throughout Advent what the completion of creation will look like. The lowly will find joy in the Lord, we will keep the name of the Lord holy, gloom and darkness will be no more. The fullness of time has not yet happened, which means that creation is not yet complete. In this season of Advent we pray for its completion, we watch for its completion and we must participate in its completion.

We are partners with God in all of creation. We must always work with God to bring creation to its fullness. We do that by caring for the earth and preserving our natural resources. We do that by caring for all of the creatures of the earth—none of them are to be abused. We do that by caring for one another. Love and forgiveness and relationships of justice and peace will usher in the fullness of time. We have a role in the completion of creation. We must play our roles and do all we can to help usher in the fullness of time.

Enjoy this Advent Season. Even as you run around getting ready for Christmas, remember that you are doing your part to bring about the fullness of time. So smile, spread cheer and be peaceful. Those are sure signs of the coming of the fullness of time!

It was a great week at St. Mary’s and I’m looking forward to another one to come. Thanks for all you do for us and have a great week yourself!


Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina (Latin for Divine Reading) is a traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation

and prayer intended to increase the knowledge of God’s Word.It is not a theological analysis, but a sharing time for reflection and interpretation.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

at St Mary’s Medical Assistance Program

We need your skills as an English-Spanish speaker to be a volunteer interpreter for our FREE CLINIC.

If you: • Are at least 18 years old. • Speak English and Spanish fluently. • Would like to gain valuable experience and skills working in a professional medical clinic – even if you have no medical experience now. • are conscientious, hard-working, love helping people, and want to feel appreciated. • then please contact Rita Kelly([email protected]) or Fr. Gonzalo.

This is the 39th year of St. Mary’s Giving Tree; we again invite you to share the Gift of Christmas

with those less fortunate. Please consider selecting an ornament from our Giving Trees [hanging in church and the Carnevale Center] to help someone in need experience a special gift this Christmas Season.

Please make a check payable to St. Mary’s and drop it off [with the ornament] in the Giving Tree box at the Parish Center. You can also mail your check [with the ornament] to St. Mary’s Parish. [Gift cards will again be provided by St. Mary’s School Scrip Program.]

We thank you for your support and remind all that your checks and ornaments are due in the Parish Office by Wednesday, December 7.

Boy Scout Troop 388 - Christmas Wreath Sale

21” DECORATEDBALSAM FIR WREATHS

Church Courtyard after Masses

November 26 - 27 & December 3 - 4[Saturday after 5 PM mass

Sunday after 9:00, 10:30 AM & 12 Noon masses)

The hour-long practice goes back to monastic times when the same scripture passage is read three times with a period of silence after each reading, followed by participants sharing their insight into God’s Word (if they choose).

This is based on two beliefs: 1) silent time gives time to listen to God and 2) each of us carries a piece of the Good News within our hearts.

Three Mondays during Advent [December 5, 12 and 19]

from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Prayer Room, we will use the Gospel for the following Sunday as our

point of reference.


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Contacts: 973.835.5594

High School Youth Minister: Michael Macalintal, ext. 117 [email protected]

Middle School Religious Education /Middle School: Mary Ann Werner, ext. 161 [email protected]

Confirmation: Pat Newton, ext. 160 [email protected]

To register for any Youth Ministry event or program, visit: https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/?CFID=28322355&CFTOKEN=87570748

INSTAGRAM: stmarysym Director: Jennifer Ferraioli, ext. 103 [email protected]

HIGH SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS ED

7th GRADE REGISTRATION IS OPEN – To register, go to online registration under quick link.

7th grade Religious Education begins January 8/9, 2017 - April 9/10, 2017.

Youth Band will be rehearsing in the Carnevale Center Wednesday at 6:00 PM followed by Movie Night.

CONFIRMATION (cont’d)

ATTENTION PHASE 2 CANDIDATES—1. The November FAMILY GATHERS is up and due November 30! Go to webpage: http://www.stmarys-pompton.org/Ministry/Youth%20Ministry-630-Confirmation%20Family%20Gathers/ for more information and to submit your report.

2. There has been a change to the Phase 2 schedule. Please be advised Meeting #15 planned for Phase 2 candidates on 12-18-16 (Sunday groups) and 12-20-16 (Tuesday groups) has been changed as follows:

• Sunday 6:00-7:30 PM candidates will meet on 12/18/2016 from 6:00 -7:00 PM.

• Sunday 7:45-9:15 PM candidates will meet on 12/18/2016 from 7:30-8:30 PM.

• Tuesday groups will meet on 12/18/2016 from 7:30-8:30 PM. This will replace the Tuesday 7:00-8:30 PM meeting

• All meetings will take place in Downey Hall.

Middle School Religious Ed Liturgy Formation Requirements:Attend 1 Youth Mass and 2 Special Liturgies, then complete form on the Middle School Religious Education in Youth Ministry webpage.

Movie Night is this week, November 30, 7:00 PM in the Youth Center!

Remember the Formation Journal is a 2-part process; attend the event and then report on it through the online Formation Journal report found on webpage http://www.stmarys-pompton.org/Ministry/Youth%20Ministry-365-Formation%20Journal/

ATTENTION PHASE 1 LEADERS—Remember to mark your calendars for our Phase 1 Confirmation Leader meeting being held on January 8, at 6 PM in room 101/102 of the Carnevale Center. All leader materials and lesson plans will be distributed and reviewed at this meeting.

ATTENTION PHASE 1 Candidates and Parents—Phase 1 meetings will start January 22, 2017 (Sunday groups) and January 24, 2017 (Tuesday groups) with a parent and candidate meeting. You can expect an email reminder in December.

Youth Mass is scheduled for December 3 at 5:00 PM! It will be led by the December Journey Retreat Team, but if you are able to help in any capacity, please contact Mike for more details!

• Immaculate Conception, Wednesday, December 7, Vigil Mass 7 PM Thursday, December 8, Mass 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM or 4:00 PM All masses are in church.• Solemnity of Mary, Sunday, January 1, 2017.

Any mass in church.• Lessons and Carols, Sunday, January 8, 2017,

2:30 PM in church.

ATTENTION PHASE 1 & PHASE 2 CANDIDATES..November/December Formation Journal Events

CONFIRMATION

(Confirmation continued in next column)

Christ the King November 20, 2016

“LET’S START HEAVEN HERE”

For detailed information about Grades 1 through 5, go to www.stmarys-pompton.org (under Ministries - Religious

Education)

Sincerely,Carol La Salle, Principal

St. Mary’s School News

Important 1st & 2nd Grade CCD Dates!!!Grade 11st Grade CCD begins with a Parent/Child Advent Workshop

From 10:00 – 11:30 AM, in the Carnevale CenterLast Name: G-N—Saturday, December 3Last Name: O-Z—Saturday, December 10

1st grade CCD Classes begin Wednesday, January 4, & Thursday, January 5

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM in the Carnevale CenterParents are asked to remain for the 1st class for a parent meeting & Student Enrollment CeremonyGrade 2

***************************2nd Grade Parent/ Child Advent Workshop

1:00 - 2:30 PM in the Carnevale Center Last Name: G-N—Saturday, December 3Last Name: O-Z—Saturday, December 10

**************************2nd Grade CCD Classes begin:

Monday, January 9 & Tuesday, January 10(PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECTED DATES!!!)

3:45-5:15 PM in the Carnevale CenterFirst Eucharist Parent(only) Meeting with Fr. Frank

Sunday, January 22, 2:00 PM in churchQuestions? 973.835.7750

We are still in need of two more 1st Grade CCD teachers for Thursday afternoons from 3:45 - 5:15 PM.

Detailed lesson plans and all necessary materials will be pro-vided; please call Mrs. Banta at 973.835.7750 if interested.

Our school theme this year, Pray, Serve, Give-Do Good Works Each Day, has helped our students and staff understand the needs of others. Our Service Projects continue to help those around us. Recently, our students

participated in a project called “Movember,” sponsored by the Student Council. This project called to attention those patients suffering with prostate cancer. Students raised funds by purchasing mustaches which they were able to have with them during the school day.

The Community Service Club, an after-school Club, is currently collecting books for schools that we have partnered with in Paterson and Camden. So far, approximately 300 books have been collected.

October 2016 Sunday and Misc. Midweek Collection $87,372 Faith Direct Monthly 49,302Total Received $136,674

October 2015 Sunday and Misc. Midweek Collection $68,185Faith Direct Monthly 41,457Total Received $109.642

Increase for October $27,302Please note: There were 5 weeks in October 2016 and only 4 weeks in October 2015.

Collection Update

We are most grateful for your generous support given to the pastoral needs of our parish!

With the busy Season of Advent coming up, enrolling in Faith Direct today is a great way to ensure your gifts to our parish are

received even while you are traveling for the holidays.

Already using Faith Direct? Remember to add your Christmas or End-of-Year contributions to your account this fall.

FaithDirect

To enroll in FaithDirect, either go to www.faithdirect.net, call 866.507.8757 [St. Mary’s Code is NJ 23] or mail an enrollment form [available in the Parish Office]. Thank you for your support!

Elementary Religious Education Grades 1-5

Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Closed Friday


Targeted Drive: Christmas Dinner—December 10-11—TURKEYS and HAMS,** Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Gravy, Canned Potatoes and Carrots, Coffee, Cake Mixes,

Frosting, Laundry Detergent, Tissues, Paper Towels, Cleaning Supplies

** Turkeys and Hams should be brought to the Parish Office.

Ministry News

What’s Needed Now—Vegetable Oil, Snacks, Canned Potatoes, 64-oz Juice, Manwich, Spam,

Bar Soap, Tooth Paste, Deodorant, Laundry Detergent, Small Juice Boxes, Cereal, Paper Towels, Small Fruits [peaches, oranges, mixed applesauce]

Food Pantry NewsBecause of YOU, the pantry shelves have transformed from bare to full! Your gifts of food, gift cards and cash are deeply appreciated!

Please Note—The Targeted Food Drive is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month; the box truck, manned by the Boy Scouts, will be parked in the parking lot for your donations.

Thank you for your very generous response to November’s targeted drive - many families had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner due to YOUR generosity!

Please note: When donating food, check the expiration dates. Outdated food must be thrown out.

We have more than enough plastic bags.

Can you Help?— We need a few people to help vacuum the church - it takes about 11/2 hours every three weeks on Wednesday mornings.

Please call the Parish Office [973.835.0374] and leave your name and phone number if you can help.

THE BOOK OF JUDGES Thursdays: December 1, 8, 15

8:00 - 9:30 AM in Carnevale Center Room 101/102 7:00 - 8:30 PM in Carnevale Center Room 101/102

Wednesdays, 10:00 AM in the Carnevale CenterConversations on our Faith

Sacraments - November/December Morality - January/February, 2017

Lent - March/April, 2017 The Journey with Jesus - April/May, 2017

Come one, come all - come to one or come to all! Not a class, but a time to read, hear and renew some basics of our faith.Flyers with all the dates and topics are available in the church lobby and Parish Office.

“Like us” on Facebook!

Upcoming K of C Events

Lost Angels Bereavement Support Group—Our next gathering will be Thursday, December 1, at 7:30 PM in the Carnevale Center. For more information, please contact Donna Andelora at [email protected] or 973.713.9962.

LGBT Ministry—PRAY - SERVE - GIVE - All are Welcome!

December 4, Sunday- Breakfast with Santa7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Catherine Spina Hall$8 for Adults, $6 for Children,(5 and under eat free)

January 21, Saturday - Beefsteak Tricky Tray

February 12, Sunday - Valentine’s Breakfast

March 1, Wednesday - Ash Wednesday Fish Fry

We are disciples of Jesus Christ and are inspired to take action by the charism of St. Francis of Assisi to welcome, worship and witness. By welcoming, celebrating and engaging, we are an example to our Catholic Community in fostering an inclusive environment. We have regular gatherings, social events, guest presenters, days and evenings of prayer and reflection. Contact us via email: Roy Corson at [email protected].

Holiday Singles' Dance—Saturday, December 17, 8:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight in the Carnevale Center. Admission (tickets sold @ door only): $15 includes beer/wine (limit 2 drinks per person), nonalcoholic beverages, munchies, DJ and door prizes.

See you December 17!


Licensed ProfessionaL counseLors and Licensed cLinicaL sociaL Workers Wanted Pathway’s Counseling Center is hiring Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. If you or someone you know is looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with children, individuals and families, please contact Dr. Pam Hall, Psy.D, our Clinical Director, to discuss these opportunities. Dr. Hall can be reached at 732.826.1231. Please email all resumés to: [email protected]

Religious Articles & Gifts 326 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes

[email protected]

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The Parish Store

The Parish Store is stocked with all your Advent needs. Stop by for a great selection of Advent prayer books,

Advent wreaths and candles and Advent Calendars.

The Advent Wreath serves as a powerful visual reminder of the holiness of the season. The light of the candles invites us to quiet ourselves during this busy time and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Whether at home or at church, it provides an invitation to wait and pray in hopeful anticipation for the coming Christ. We are called to welcome the light of Christ into our lives.

Circle of Friendship Ministry—A support group for separated or divorced persons. Informal, friendly, confidential meetings let us share emotions, problems and joys as we journey together - non-denominational - all faiths welcome.Please join us - we meet the first, third and fifth Thursdays of each month in St. Mary’s VanVooren Room, from 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Questions or concerns? Call Jeff Rusnak at 973.831.9847.

“An Inconvenient Truth,” the multi-award winning film about former Vice President Al Gore’s campaign to educate people about climate change, including global warming, will be shown on Wednesday, November 30, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall of St. Anne’s Parish, 15-05 St. Anne’s Street, Fair Lawn.

Sponsored by the Faith Center Board at St. Anne’s, the film premiered in 2006, the year it won Oscars for Best Documentary and Best Song. It subsequently won several dozen other awards, mostly in the Best Documentary or Best Non-Fiction Film category and is credited with raising international awareness to climate change. In May 2015, Pope Francis published an encyclical, Laudato Si, which focuses on climate change and the need for people throughout the world, regardless of religious affiliation, to care for planet Earth, “our common home,” as the pope describes it. Marianne Thorpe, a member of St. Anne’s Faith Center Board, said, “We decided to show “An Inconvenient Truth” to increase local awareness of issues related to climate change in light of the pope’s encyclical.”

Following the screening, a discussion will be held. Those helping to moderate the discussion will include several parishioners from St. Mary’s Parish, Pompton Lakes, including Jackie Schramm, director of the Social Justice Ministry at St. Mary’s. That group has shown several films focusing on the environment and climate change, including ‘An Inconvenient Truth.’ Raising awareness to climate change is one of the primary goals of the ministry.

Light refreshments will be served during the discussion.

The public is invited to attend and admission is free. For further information regarding the event, please call St. Anne’s Rectory at 201.791.1616.

Two Parishes’ Ministries Collaborate;Will Show ‘An Inconvenient Truth’

Free Blood Pressure Screening—Offered by St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Ministry next Sunday, December 4 , 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon in the Carnevale Center. questions? Call Rity Kelly, 973.696.5960.

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Ministerio Hispano de Santa MaríaNuestros Líderes Pastor: Padre Frank Sevola, ofm [email protected] Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Milagros Anto 973.835. 0374, ext 703 o 201.841.0269 (lunes a viernes de 4 pm a 9 pm) [email protected] Facebook: Vicario para la pastoral hispana: Padre Gonzalo de Jesús Torres-Acosta, ofm 973.835.0374, ext 702, [email protected]. Comité Hispano: Antonio & Guadalupe Xochipa, Raul & Nubia Tamayo, Valentín León, Luz A. Quiñones, Lourdes Huertas, Angelina Nuci, Josefina Soperanes, Cipriano Oropeza, Elizabeth Ramírez, Judith Navarro, Isabel Soperanes, Mauricio Soperanes, Carmen Lagunes, Aurora & Ramos Díaz, Elvira Guerrero, Andrés & Digna Mesa, Belinda Orellano –Rojas, Marissa Díaz, Daisy Moreno and Samuel Sánchez.Búsquenos en Facebook: Padre Gonzalo: Fray Gonzalo Torres OFMMilagros Anto: Milagros AntoParroquia-Ministerio Hispano: Parroquia de Santa María_Pompton LakesInstagram: FRAYGONZALOTORRESTwitter: Gonzalo Torres OFM

Misa en EspañolLos domingos a las 9:00 AM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ). Durante el año celebramos varias eucaristías en la iglesia principal. Algunas celebraciones son bilingües como la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, la Vigilia Pascual, y el Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving)

Comunidades Franciscanas de Discernimiento en el norte de Nueva Jersey Los frailes franciscanos de la Provincia del Santo Nombre invitamos a hombres solteros entre las edades de 21 a 45 años, interesados en conocer más acerca de nuestra vida franciscana, a que nos acompañen a orar y cenar en alguna de nuestras fraternidades locales (Butler, Wood-Ridge, Paterson, Ringwood, and Pompton Lakes). Para más información y reservación, por favor comunicarse con nuestro Director Regional de Vocaciones el Padre Gonzalo Torres, OFM [email protected] or 973.835.0374 (ext 702).“La Provincia del Santo Nombre es una fraternidad evangélica y misionera llamada a servir en el Este de los Estados Unidos y en el extranjero. Arraigados en la tradición católica y franciscana, somos discípulos de Cristo que buscamos llevar el Evangelio a la experiencia diaria de todas las personas a través del testimonio franciscano, la predicación popular, la enseñanza y el liderazgo pastoral. Impulsamos el discipulado cristiano colaborando con aquéllos a quienes servimos y solidarizándonos con todas las personas, especialmente las alienadas, los inmigrantes y los pobres.”(Continúa en la siguiente columna)

Domingo diciembre 11- Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe La Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Santa María será el 11 de diciembre. Habrá una procesión que saldrá de la Iglesia de San Antonio a las 6:00 AM, cruzando Butler, Bloomingdale, y Riverdale, para llegar a Santa María en Pompton Lakes a las 8:30 AM. La Misa bilingüe, con Mariachis, será a las 9AM en la Iglesia Principal. Después de la Misa habrá una fiesta en el Centro Carnevale. ¡Todos están invitados!

27 DE NOVIEMBRE 2016 – PRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTOEn aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: “Así como sucedió en tiempos de Noé, así también sucederá cuando venga el Hijo del hombre. Antes del diluvio, la gente comía, bebía y se casaba, hasta el día en que Noé entró en el arca. Y cuando menos lo esperaban, sobrevino el diluvio y se llevó a todos. Lo mismo sucederá cuando venga el Hijo del hombre. Entonces, de dos hombres que estén en el campo, uno será llevado y el otro será dejado; de dos mujeres que estén juntas moliendo trigo, una será tomada y la otra dejada. Velen, pues, y estén preparados, porque no saben qué día va a venir su Señor. Tengan por cierto que si un padre de familia supiera a qué hora va a venir el ladrón, estaría vigilando y no dejaría que se le metiera por un boquete en su casa. También ustedes estén preparados, porque a la hora que menos lo piensen, vendrá el Hijo del hombre”. Mt 24, 37-44

El Adviento es el comienzo del Año Litúrgico, empieza el domingo más próximo al 30 de noviembre y termina el 24 de diciembre. Son los cuatro domingos anteriores a la Navidad y forma una unidad con la Navidad y la Epifanía. El término “Adviento” viene del latín adventus, que significa venida, llegada. El color usado en la liturgia de la Iglesia durante este tiempo es el morado. Con el Adviento comienza un nuevo año litúrgico en la Iglesia. El sentido del Adviento es avivar en los creyentes la espera del Señor. Se puede

hablar de dos partes del Adviento: Desde el primer domingo al día 16 de diciembre, con marcado carácter escatológico, mirando a la venida del Señor al final de los tiempos; y Desde el 17 de diciembre al 24 de diciembre, es la llamada “Semana Santa” de la Navidad, y se orienta a preparar más explícitamente la venida de Jesucristo en la historia, la Navidad

MIÉRCOLES 30 DE NOVIEMBRE 2016 – Fiesta de San Andrés, Apóstol“Una vez que Jesús caminaba por la ribera del mar de Galilea, vio a dos hermanos, Simón, llamado después Pedro, y Andrés, los cuales estaban echando las redes al mar, porque eran pescadores. Jesús les dijo: “Síganme y los haré pescadores de hombres”. Ellos inmediatamente dejaron las redes y lo siguieron.” (Mt 4, 18-22)

San Andrés fue el primer apóstol llamado por Jesús, era hermano de Simón Pedro. Una tradición muy antigua cuenta que el apóstol Andrés fue crucificado. Lo amarraron a una cruz en forma de X y que allí estuvo padeciendo durante tres días, los cuales aprovechó para predicar e instruir en la fe a todos los que se le acercaban.

Sábado diciembre 3 2016- Memoria de San Francisco Javier, presbíteroFrancisco de Javier nació en Navarra (hoy día España) en 1506 y murió en China en 1552. Fue un sacerdote miembro del grupo precursor de la Compañía de Jesús (Jesuitas) y estrecho colaborador de su fundador, Ignacio de Loyola. Fue canonizado por la Iglesia católica con el nombre de san Francisco Javier. Se destacó por sus misiones en la India y el oriente asiático. Recibió el nombre de Apóstol de la India


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Catequesis/Preparación para la Primera Comunión en español Este programa consiste de 2 años de preparación de septiembre a junio. Las clases son los martes a las 6:30 PM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Requisitos: Partida de Bautismo y tener entre 8 a 13 años de edad. Nuestra directora es Angelina Nuci. Colabora como catequista en este programa Esmeralda Vargas. Información: Milagros Anto, o Angelina Nuci (973.866.8431) [email protected]. Si desea que su hijo(a) se prepare en inglés debe comunicarse con la señora Alma Banta, la Directora Parroquial de Educación Religiosa, al tel 973.835.7750, ext 102 ([email protected]).Preparación para la Confirmación en españolEste programa consiste de 2 años de preparación de septiembre a junio. Es un camino juvenil muy interesante y una oportunidad para crecer en la Fe Católica. Requisitos: Partida de Bautismo, certeza de que ha hecho la Primera Comunión, padrinos y estar cursando la escuela secundaria. Las clases son los miércoles a las 6:30 PM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Nuestra directora es Milagros Anto. Colabora como catequista Samuel Sánchez; ayudado por Kimberly Díaz, Belinda Orellano–Rojas, Marissa Diaz, Luis y Erick Herrera, Oscar García y Cariño. Información: Milagros Anto. Si desea que su hijo(a) se prepare para la Confirmación en inglés debe comunicarse con la señora Pat Newton, la Coordinadora Parroquial de Confirmación, at 973.835.5594 ext 160 ([email protected])

Bendición del Hogar, la Oficina y el CarroCon mucho gusto poder servirle. Es hacer presente a Dios en nuestro hogar, lugar de trabajo o vehículo. Por favor comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo.

Sacramento de la Reconciliación (Confesión)—En el año realizamos varias jornadas de Reconciliación (Confesión), especial-mente en Cuaresma y Adviento. Todos los sábados a las 4:30 PM un sacerdote está disponible en el confesionario de la iglesia principal para escuchar su Confesión en inglés. Si desea confesarse en español, por favor hacer una cita con el Padre Gonzalo.Quinceañeras En México y otros países de Latinoamérica, la celebración de la Quinceañera comienza con una Misa de agradecimiento. La quinceañera llega a la iglesia con sus padres, padrinos y la corte de honor (las damas y los chambelanes). Para más información por favor comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo Acompañamiento EspiritualPor favor solicitar una cita con el Padre Gonzalo para poder servirle. Este será un dialogo confidencial y en la presencia del Espíritu Santo. Si usted es bilingüe puede solicitar una cita con cualquiera de los cuatro frailes en la parroquia (Padres Frank, Richard o Joe). También puede hablar con Milagros Anto.

RICA El Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA) es el proceso en el cual los adultos se preparan para recibir los Sacramentos de Iniciación (Bautismo, Confirmación y 1ra Santa Comunión). El propósito primario de RICA es la iniciación de los adultos y niños no bautizados que han llegado a la edad de la razón, sin embargo el Rito también se extienda a los adultos bautizados pero no catequizados. Los Sacramentos se reciben durante la Vigilia Pascual, en la noche del Sábado Santo. Información: Milagros Anto, o Padre Gonzalo. Los adultos que desean prepararse para los Sacramentos de Iniciación en inglés deben llamar la señora Beverly Kass, Directora de RCIA, al tel 973.229.1134 ([email protected])

Visita y Sacramento de Unción de los EnfermosLos enfermos necesitan ser acompañados por su familia. La Iglesia es una Gran Familia. Permítanos organizar la visita semanal, para acompañar, dialogar, escuchar, compartir un tiempo con el enfermo o el adulto mayor que ya no puede venir solo a la Eucaristía. Por favor comunicarse con Milagros Anto o el Padre Gonzalo.

Clases de GEDClases de GED (General Equivalency Diploma) en nuestra Iglesia de Santa María - después de la Misa de español en el Centro Carnevale. Este examen es el equivalente al diploma de la escuela secundaria. Las Clases son en español. Información: Milagros Anto.

Bautismos en español Requisitos: Certificado de Nacimiento del(a) niño(a), padrinos y asistir a una clase antes de la celebración del Sacramento (padres y padrinos). Las clases se dictan en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Información: Milagros Anto, o Padre Gonzalo. Si desea bautizar su hijo(a) en inglés debe asistir a una clase y llamar a la secretaria parroquial Claire Fagan 973.835.5841, ext 120.

Alcohólicos Anónimos- AA in Spanish at Saint Mary’s Church ¿Sabías que el alcoholismo es una enfermedad progresiva y de consecuencias fatales?Alcohólicos Anónimos invita a la comunidad a las reuniones para hombres y mujeres. El grupo AA en español empezará este viernes 8 de Julio en el cuarto 201 (segundo piso) del Centro Carnevale. Serán 2 reuniones semanales lunes y viernes. de 8:00PM a 10:00PM. En el Centro Carnevale de la Iglesia de Santa María- 10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes NJ, 07442. ¡Tu familia también sufre! ¿Estás desesperado y no sabes cómo parar de beber? Nosotros te podemos ayudar. No esperes hasta quedarte en la calle ¡NO FALTES TE ESPERAMOS!

Preparación Matrimonial en español Ante todo les invitamos a HABLAR CON EL SACERDOTE, para acompañarlos en su decisión libre y madura. Esto evita trámites, tiempo y gastos innecesarios. Los requisitos son diferentes dependiendo de la situación de cada pareja. Información: Padre Gonzalo.

Clases de InglésClases Gratis de inglés en la Iglesia de Santa María - Las clases de inglés para adultos y jóvenes todos los lunes y miércoles 7:30 - 9:00 PM en el sótano del Centro Carnevale. Hablar inglés nos abre muchas puertas. Nuestros voluntarios son maestros profesionales. English Language Learning Classes for adults new to the United States. Mondays and Wednesdays: 7:30 - 9:00 PM, downstairs in the Carnevale Center.

Domingo diciembre 11- Vigila de la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de GuadalupeA las 11:00 PM en la iglesia principal – Eucaristía, y comida caliente


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Despensa de Comida de Santa María. Esta despensa gratuita de comida o Food Pantry es un ministerio de nuestra parroquia que ayuda a aproximadamente 175 familias a la semana (o sea aproximadamente 480 personas entre niños y adultos). Si usted o algún conocido necesita un mercado de emergencia, por favor visite nuestra despensa en 22 Lakeside Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 (en la parte baja del estacionamiento municipal) [email protected].

Ministerio Pastoral de San Esteban en Santa María – Saint Stephen Ministry ¿Tiene problemas familiares, o siente soledad? ¿Es usted nuevo(a) en el área? ¿Ha perdido a un ser querido? ¿Ha sido usted o un allegado diagnosticado(a) con cáncer? ¿Sufre de alguna enfermedad crónica? ¿Ha regresado del servicio militar? No importa por lo que está pasando, en nuestra parroquia tenemos la disponibilidad y los recursos para ayudarle. Este ministerio es bilingüe. Llame a Beverly Delleart, Directora del Ministerio Pastoral y Cuidado Cristiano de San Esteban, al 973.835.0374, ext. 113 ([email protected]). Somos el Rostro de Cristo para aquellos que necesitan compañía. Todas las llamadas son confidenciales. No hay cargos monetarios previstos. Interesados en ser voluntarios en nuestro ministerio, por favor llamar al número antes mencionado. También puede comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo

Escuela Católica de Santa María (Pre-Kinder a Grado Octavo)Nuestra Escuela de Santa María (St. Mary’s School) es una comunidad de fe conformada por nuestros alumnos, padres, maestros y frailes franciscanos. Nuestra misión es “educar a los niños en todos los aspectos de la vida, espiritual, emocional, social y académicamente, a través de los esfuerzos de colaboración de los maestros y los padres cuyas, vidas reflejen el mensaje del Evangelio.” Para mayor información por favor llamar al tel 973.835.2010, o escribirle a la secretaria general, la señora Mary Anne Smith, [email protected]. También pue-den solicitar la asistencia del padre Gonzalo. No permitan que el idioma sea una barrera para que sus hijos reciban una buena educación católica. ¡Comuníquense con nosotros!

Programa de Asistencia Médica de la Iglesia de Santa María. Todos los lunes de 7 a 9 PM un grupo de doctores y enfermeras voluntarios atienden las necesidades básicas de las personas que no cuentan con seguro medico. Ellos vienen del Hospital de San José en Paterson. No se necesita cita previa. La clínica se encuentra localizada en el sótano del Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Ave. Pompton Lakes, NJ) en el salón 003. Se cuenta con un intérprete al español.

El Centro de Consejería Pathways es una agencia sin ánimo de lucro dedicada al cuidado de la salud mental. Es un ministerio de nuestra parroquia. Ofrecemos una gran variedad de servicios de salud mental para familias, niños y todas las personas sin importar su religión, edad, raza, u orientación sexual. Las puertas están abiertas para todos los que necesitan consejería. Si usted o algún conocido necesita ayuda visítenos en: 16 Pompton Avenue, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey 07442 [al frente de la iglesia principal] o por favor llame a 973.835.6337 o visite la página web http://www.pathwayscounseling.org/. Si desea ayuda en español. Por favor pregunte por la consejera Betty Ortiz-Drace o envíele un correo electrónico a [email protected]

Mensaje de nuestro párroco, Padre Frank Sevola, OFM ¡Es difícil creer que estamos al final del 2016! Hoy comienza el Adviento, 4 semanas más tarde será Navidad. ¡Ya casi estaremos diciendo “Feliz año nuevo!” A medida que se acerca el fin del año y ustedes considerar su ofrenda para este final de año les pido que por favor recuerden el Fondo Anual de Santa María (St. Mary’s Annual Fund). Como se pueden imaginar siempre se nos pide mucha ayuda durante la temporada navideña. Igualmente, los costos de mantenimiento son mayores en esta época del año. La comunidad de Santa María siempre es generosa y yo lo agradezco mucho. Les pido una vez más que sean generosos con su parroquia y las personas que nos necesitan. ¡Por favor hagan una donación de fin de año al Fondo Anual de Santa María!

Gracias por su generosidad. ¡Puedes contar con mis oraciones y las de los padres Joe, Richard y Gonzalo, para que nuestra celebración del Adviento y la Navidad sean en paz y alegría!

Grupo de Jóvenes Hispanos de Santa MaríaEste es un nuevo grupo (en español/bilingüe) para jóvenes entre las edades de 13 y 18 años de edad que quieran crecer en su fe, sirviendo a su comunidad y trabajando en equipo con otros jóvenes, de acuerdo al modelo católico y franciscano de nuestra parroquia. Te invitamos a participar todos los miércoles de 6:00 a 8:00 PM en el Centro Carnevale, salón 003 (sótano). Informes: Belinda Orellano-Rojas (973.800.2604 - [email protected]) o Marissa Díaz (862.668.5515 - [email protected]).

Se necesitan voluntarios para servir en el COMEDOR COMUNITARIO de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón en Jersey City, una vez al mes. La próxima visita será el sábado 18 de noviembre. Es una gran oportunidad para brindar nuestra compañía y un plato de comida a personas, incluidos muchos niños, que están pasando por un momento difícil. Informes (en inglés) con nuestra directora de Servicio Comunitario (Outreach Director) 973 835 0374 ext 193 En español: con el Padre Gonzalo


St. Mary’s Youth Ministry

October Journey 2016Nearly sixty retreatants embarked on their Journey to find and encounter God.

“We were comforted, consoled and challenged to listen to God”


Northern NJ Franciscan Discernment Community

The Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province invite single men between the ages of 18 to 45 interested in learning more

about Franciscan Life to join our fraternity for Evening Prayer and dinner (in Butler, Wood-Ridge, Paterson, Ringwood and Pompton Lakes). For more information and reservation, please contact our local Vocational Director, Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM at [email protected] or 973.835.0374, ext 702.

“Holy Name Province is an evangelical and missionary fraternity called to minister in the Eastern United States and abroad. Rooted in the Catholic and Franciscan tradition, we are disciples of Christ who seek to bring the Gospel into the everyday experience of all people through Franciscan witness, popular preaching, teaching and pastoral leadership. We foster Christian discipleship by collaborating with those whom we serve and by standing in solidarity with all people, especially the alienated, the immigrant and the poor.”

Daily Readings for the Week

A Great Way to Help Others— Bring one Food Pantry item when you attend Beauty and the Beast at the Rhino Theatre [November 11 - December 11] - online ticket reservations at: www.RhinoTheatre.com .

First Sunday of AdventSunday: Is 2:1-5; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44

Monday: Is 4:2-6; Mt 8:5-11Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24

Wednesday: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27

First Friday: Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31First Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8

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